McLaren MP4-12C vs McLaren 540C
| Category | McLaren 540C | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 540 / 533 | 600 / 591 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 540 / 398 | 600 / 443 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1387 / 3058 | 1458 / 3214 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 389 / 384 | 411 / 406 |
| Average price | €175,000 | €223,000 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren 540C | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.2 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 6.4 s | 5.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.5 s @ 108.7 mph | 7.4 s @ 110.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 10.8 s @ 132.5 mph | 10.7 s @ 134.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 17.9 s @ 161.6 mph | 17.8 s @ 162.8 mph |
| Est. 1 mile | 28.8 s @ 182.7 mph | 28.6 s @ 183.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren 540C | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.0 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.3 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 9.0 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 16.0 s | 14.8 s |
| 0 - 300 kph | 31.5 s | 31.0 s |
| 1000 m | 19.7 s @ 268.2 kph | 19.4 s @ 272.0 kph |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.1 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.9 s | 6.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 6.5 s | 6.1 s |
| Est. 200 - 300 kph | 21.8 s | 21.7 s |
General performance
| Category | McLaren 540C | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 320 kph (199 mph) | 333 kph (207 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 10.5 s @ 748 ft | 10.6 s @ 741 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.96 g (9 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.4 kph (43.7 mph) | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 131 m (430 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| 300 kph - 0 | 295 m (969 ft) | 295 m (969 ft) |
Summary
| Category | McLaren 540C | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
MP4-12C is the fastest by considerable margin.
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